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The Next Step in Fashion

Graduate student Peilin Chen shares thoughts on collaboration, fashion, and interning at New York-based brand Altuzarra.

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Pratt Students Respond to W.E.B. Du Bois

Celebrating shared threads of inquiry, current Pratt students engaged with the groundbreaking work of W.E.B. Du Bois.

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Pratt Alumni Reunite on the Court for Annual Basketball Game

Alumni Bernard Chang and Kadir Nelson were both honored during the event for their ongoing dedication to Pratt’s basketball program.

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Three Pratt Students and Two Alumni Named 2026 Fulbright Semifinalists

Each year, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers graduating seniors, recent college graduates, graduate students, and young professionals from the United States the opportunity to engage in academic projects, learn from diverse cultures, and work on pressing societal issues.

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Pratt Pairs: Valentine’s Day 2026

Alumni share their stories of meeting at Pratt and how they continued their lives together following graduation.

Investigating the Relationship Between Information and Human Rights

Graduate students created projects investigating how information systems shape power, rights, and democratic life for a course in the School of Information.

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Wearable Memories

Students transform personal memories into handmade, one-of-a-kind brooches in a junior jewelry studio.

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Three Outstanding Graduates to be Honored at Pratt’s 2026 Alumni Achievement Awards

Pratt Institute alumni Nanette Carter, Vann Graves, and Lian Farhi will be honored for their creative and professional accomplishments.

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Leading by Example

Spencer Giuliano, BArch ’26, thrives on the soccer field and in the studio, all while helping fellow student-athletes balance the demands of both worlds.

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Designing Her Way to Her Dream Job

Recent alumna Renata Dominguez always knew she wanted to work in design. Now, just one year post-grad, she’s thriving at one of the biggest international branding agencies.